Istvan Krizsan was one of 20 Grade 11 students from the Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial to receive the award during a visit by the Honorable J.J. Grant.

The award is given to students who have demonstrated high academic standing, are very engaged in their community development, and have demonstrated talents in athletics and time management.

In the 17-year history of École acadienne de Truro, Krizsan is one of five students to receive the award. He’s been elected student council president for the upcoming academic year and has demonstrated himself as a true leader and respected voice of the students.

He is involved in several sports and also enjoys participating in cultural activities.

Krizsan participated in “Où la mer nous amène,” a play that was a sold-out hit organized by the Centre Communautaire Francophone to Truro in partnership with the school.

While always looking to improve himself and looking for new challenges, this year Krizsan began to have an interest in aquatics and is currently taking his national lifeguard course with hopes to also become a swimming instructor.